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Mongolian

The most important and most numbered breed of horses within China, the Mongolian is used mostly for carting and riding, but also for meat and milk production.  Their body size will depend on their environmental conditions, but their average height at the withers is about 128 cm.

Mongolian horses are known for their working abilities, with four Mongolians being able to cart a load of over 4400 pounds!  A mare will produce about 662 pounds of milk per year.